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“Put them in mind…to be ready to every good work” (Titus 3:1).
In James 4:4 we read that “Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.” We should not be part of this world, so that they consider us to be “one of them.” However, when someone is in trouble, we Christians ought to be the first ones to come and help. Some years ago, there was a severe earthquake in the state of Gujarat, in India. Many Christians from all over India came up to help with food, water, shelter, blankets, etc., and also to help them rebuild their homes. It was a good testimony, and those Christians were able to share the gospel with many of those people who were suffering.
If our neighbors and others whom we know are in any need, let us be ready to help. But let us remember that we do not help just because we are part of the community. We help because we belong to Christ. When we speak to people, it is important to give the Lord the credit for what we do.
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